World leaders pay tribute to victims as Israel marks three years since 7 October attack by Hamas – as it happened
Under fire
NGOs say Israel bombed a journalist and appeared to attack ambulances trying to aid her – explainer
September 2026
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
Iran’s seven-day timetable would restart nuclear talks, but will the US be willing to deliver on terms that include reining in Israel in Lebanon?
Shadows of Beirut review – chaos and crisis as woman goes back to birth city in fractured Covid-era drama
A London-dwelling émigrée goes back to Lebanon to see her dying father in this somewhat overwrought film examining a difficult childhood
Nature and conflict
How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon
Hisham Younes
The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitat
August 2026
Drugs in pastries, months on the run: the double-life of Lebanese influencer Dr Food
Gulf between Hezbollah and Lebanese state grows wider as Israeli occupation continues
US places sanctions on 10 people over alleged Hezbollah cash-smuggling ring
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
Middle East crisis live
Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened
Under fire
Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11
Middle East crisis live
Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place – as it happened
July 2026
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
First Edition newsletter
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Rights and freedom
‘They targeted us directly’: how the Israel-Lebanon war became deadly for healthcare workers
A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
Middle East crisis live
Hegseth estimates rising cost of Iran war now at $37.5bn – as it happened
Trump to allow direct US flights to Lebanon after 41-year halt
